Dear Prof. Hook,
Thanks for your answer!
I took a test today, one quick test (I remember it reads OraQuick, use the finger stick, 20 min for results) and one traditional (I am not sure which type it is). The quick test says negative, and I will get informed about the blood test result 10 days later. I was wondering how reliable is the quick test? I got gradual relieved from worry and anxiety.
Since I hv two potential exposure,
1) 4 months ago, semen into mouth
2) 7 days ago, semen onto face, (acne skin with painful),
Do you think I need additional test to allow for the alleged "window period" for second exposure?
Once again thanks for your generous advice, time and patience. You are really a researcher and an educator for public health and disease control.
Best regards,
No, no change in my opinion or advice related to your advice. EWH
Dear doctor, one quick question apart from the vigorous explanation. if there are some acnes on skin (which is a little painful), will this affect your conclusion? apologize for my times inquiries.
Thank you. Glad I could help. EWH
Doctor Hook,
Thank you so much. He said he was clean when I asked, but i didnt see the report. You comments really save me, and I will never challenge myself in this situation again. All the best and my hearty greetings again from HK.
Welcome to our Forum. I'll be pleased to comment. There is no risk for HIV for the exposure you describe. You do not say much about your partner but in general, the likelihood that he has HIV is very very low. Even if he did had HIV however, there is still no risk for HIV, either from having gotten his ejaculate in your mouth or on the surface if your skin. HIV is spread in adults only through penetrative genital or ano-genital sex or injection of infected material deep into tissue. Whether or not you have mouth sores or dental disease has no effect- still no risk. There is no reason for concern or even for testing.
I see you asked the same question of our colleagues on the International Forum. I am confident you will get a similar answer from them. EWH